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"So many divers come for mini-season and they haven't been underwater in a year or even several years," said organizer Gary Mace in a statement. "Their gear may not be well maintained and their physical condition may not be right for what can be a strenuous activity.

During the mini-season, divers are limited to six bags per for for Monroe County and Biscayne National Park, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. Divers in the rest of Florida are limited to 12 bags per person.

Lobsters must be larger than three inches and in whole condition, the FWC said.